held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, stayed on into 5th last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, closer in 5th before 4 out, jumped badly right 3 out, soon ridden and no impression entering straight, slightly right 2 out, slight mistake and right last
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, closer in 3rd 2 out, disputed before last, led run-in, kept on well
always towards rear, hampered 3rd, no extra 3 out
mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to close on leader before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, jumped right 2nd, slow next, soon lost place, towards rear halfway, no extra 3 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra before 2 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra after next, slight mistake 2 out, weakened
held up, slight mistake 1st, rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
held up in rear, ridden before 4 out, kept on one pace straight
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
led, asserted 4 out, 6-length advantage next, ridden and reduced advantage before 2 out, joined before last, headed run-in, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
PONT DU GARD has been very lightly raced since joining Joseph O'Brien from France. He clearly has had issues but his two strong runner-up efforts read well in the context of this contest and he's almost certain to come on a bundle after a respectable comeback run last time after a 333-day absence. Jack In The Box has shown definite promise on both starts for Gordon Elliot and rates a threat with the slight drop in trip and better ground expected to suit. Patsy's Honour scored pretty snugly in a Down Royal bumper and commands respect on this hurdling bow with Corbeau, Broken Bond and Lucky Tenner also worth a second look.
Advance (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slow at 1st, soon pushed along and reminder, ridden and no impression after 3 out, never a factor, tailed off, 16th of 18, dist behind Bring On The Night (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn sft in Feb.
Asluckwouldhaveit (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 12th entering straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 7th of 25, dist behind Meet And Greet (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Beeverstown Bullet (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) In touch in rear, progress into 4th 4f out, ridden in moderate 3rd over 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, 4th close home, 4th of 7, 5l behind Imperial Lord (11-12) at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
Corbeau (FR) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leader, led before 3rd, 4 lengths clear halfway, not fluent 2 out and soon strongly pressed, headed before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in, 5th of 20, 5 3/4l behind Grandero Bello (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Jack In The Box (IRE) 15-8fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, 2nd and pushed along before 2 out, ridden and some headway before last, no extra run-in, 4th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Grandero Bello (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Kaytana (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 14th of 16, dist behind Walnut Beach (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Leish Oscars Son (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 17th of 26, 36 1/2l behind Macs Charm (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Lucky Tenner (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, 5th and ridden approaching last, went 2nd 100 yards and kept on well, no impression close home, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Grandero Bello (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Patsy's Honour (IRE) 25-1 (12-2) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden into 5th 3f out, stayed on to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 2m 1f Yielding in Jan beating Pats Choice (12-2) by 3l, 12 ran.
Pont Du Gard (FR) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, hampered 2nd, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression in 6th before last, no extra, 6th of 20, 21 3/4l behind Grandero Bello (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Ranger Billy (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, weakened, 7th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Madmansgame (12-0) at Navan 2m hvy in Feb.
Stormy Glenn (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 8th, moderate 7th 3 out, in rear when fell at last, at Navan 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Whatdoyouknow (IRE) Walk In The Park gelding out of Bluesea Cracker.
Allyouneedisone (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Mid-division, pushed along and quickly dropped to rear 3 out, soon pulled up, at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Kilbree Warrior (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 18, dist behind Where's Frankie (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp sft in Feb.
Redwood Queen (IRE) 300-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, 16th of 25, dist behind Irish Blaze (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Backintheroom (IRE) Shantou gelding out of Thegirlonthehill.
Broken Bond (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer 3 out and 3rd before next, pushed along and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 16l behind Ramillies (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
